Did you know that the entire island of St Croix is considered a National Heritage Area (NHA)? Exactly what is a NHA and why is it important to St Croix? Follow along and find out why this is such an important piece of historical legislation for St Croix and discover the benefits this designation will have on future generations of islanders living on St Croix.
News of St Croix
Fading into Obscurity: One of The Last Kmart’s Battle Against Retail Extinction
When I first arrived on St. Croix, I was taken aback by the presence of a couple of Kmarts on the island, the only “big-box” stores in sight. It seemed like Kmarts had long faded away on the US mainland. Intrigued by their survival, I embarked on a quest to uncover the dwindling number of Kmarts still standing worldwide.
The East to Our West: Christiansted Boardwalk
Zane and I have stayed on the West of St. Croix for most of our time, but we realized it was time to venture past Frederiksted. The other side of the island was calling our name. After some deliberation, we chose our first destination: the Christiansted Boardwalk.
Golfing on St. Croix is Always a Par-ty!
Recently, I have become obsessed with the glorious sport of golfing. When my partner, Melanie, and I found out we were heading to St. Croix for a couple weeks, my instant reaction was to find the closest golf course to where we were staying. My heart leapt for joy when I saw that St. Croix has not one, but THREE main golf courses that visitors can play at. After weeks of bugging Melanie with my excitement (and asking her to be my caddy), I booked a tee time at Carambola Golf Club and got ready for one of the most beautiful rounds of my life.
“Sea” St. Croix from a Totally Different Angle: a Dazzling Sunset Cruise
My partner, Melanie, and I are new travelers to St. Croix. After a long day of snorkeling and soaking in the beauty of the island, we couldn’t imagine that our adventure-filled day could get any better. That was until our local friend told us about the most relaxing way to end such an exhilarating day: the Lyric Sails sunset cruise. St Croix is known for having one of the most beautiful sunsets in all of the Caribbean. From what we experienced, taking a sunset cruise may be one of the best decisions we made on our trip!
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Goodnight! Our First Day on St. Croix.
As travelers from the States, Zane and I were craving some excitement for our summer. We never thought that we would end up in St. Croix, but here we are! And, boy, are we amazed at the amount of culture and adventure we’ve heard of and experienced in the 24 hours we’ve been here.
Sky Sightings in the Virgin Islands
While spending time on St Croix, I’ve seen some amazing things over the skies of the Virgin Islands this week. From military exercises with A-10 Warthogs, Apache Helicopters, and C-130 Gunship planes flying over St. Croix to the rare planetary alignment of Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon over the horizon, it’s been quite a week to stare up into the skies.
But the thing that had everyone talking was the SpaceX 9 launch which lit up the skies over the northern Caribbean on Monday night. There were lots of great photos capturing a curious phenomenon bursting into the evening sky, but also lots of speculation about what it could be. I mean, who doesn’t love a good alien invasion or Chinese spy effort story? But it wasn’t either of those things.
An Unforgettable Caribbean Experience: Jump Up Parties in Christiansted, St Croix
If you’ve been searching for a truly unique and unforgettable Caribbean experience, then look no further than St. Croix’s “Jump Up” celebration! As a traveler, nothing beats the opportunity to explore a vibrant city of culture and history. And four times a year, Christiansted closes its streets and people gather to celebrate this one-of-a-kind event.
My Experience Aboard the QE IV Ferry Service
Have you ever heard of the term “vomit comet”? No, me neither…. it’s not a type of space shuttle, but rather a nickname for a type of boat that can cause motion or seasickness. And let me tell you, the QE IV Ferry Service definitely, but affectionately deserves it’s nickname. Regardless of its nicknae, it is still one of the most dependable of all the island ferries.
Embrace the Culture of St Croix
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night! Whatever the time of day- Hi! My name is Tarin Scarbrough, but most people just call me T. I’m sure you’ve heard this “Eat, Pray, Love” type of story before. The tale of an overworked and overwhelmed woman up and quits her job to move to the Caribbean to embrace the culture of St Croix.